Hi it's episode 162 and today we're talking about reading to our kids and I'm going to share some big

changes we've made in this department in our house.

You are listening to the Simple Families Podcast, a Q&A style show that brings you

solutions for living well with family. Here's your host, Denay Barajona.

Hi there, it's Deney here. Thanks for tuning in. It's funny recently. I had someone email me and tell me that my voice sounds really tired.

And I think I would generally disagree with that,

but today I think it actually does sound tired.

And it probably has something to do with the fact

that this past week has been really amazing, but exhausting as well.

Just a week ago, my first book, Simple Happy Parenting, came out and the response has been so overwhelming and I want to say

thank you all for your support and while we're on the topic of books that's what

we're talking about today we're talking about reading aloud to our kids I have

a guest today Emily Cook from Build Your kids. I have a guest today, Emily Cook, from Build Your Library, and I have

learned so much from her, so I'm excited to introduce you. But first, here's a quick word

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